City: Goa
Top Things to do in Goa
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Goa, India
The sandy coast of Goa is perfect for reclining by the sea. Nestle into a cushioned chair at a beach shack and savor a curry while you sip a Kingfisher beer, watching the sun slip lazily below the horizon. In Old Goa, the beautiful Basilica of Bom Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a fine example of baroque architecture. Visit during Christmastime to experience a fantastic religious and cultural mash-up of East and West.
Restaurants in Goa
1. Nossa Senhora de Penha de Franca
2. Tomb of St. Francis Xavier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 617 reviews
Reviewed By ubanerjee1508 - Bengaluru, India
I can safely say that our trip to Goa would have been incomplete without a visit to the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the tomb of St. Francis - it was wonderful to experience the peace and upliftment that we experienced during our visit as well as learning about the history of Goa!
3. Bodhgeshwar Temple
4. Rock Formations
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Gala2812 - Volgograd, Russia
Southern part of Agonda beach is crowned with amazingly shaped stone formations not to miss visiting. Perfect place for sunbaths, relaxaion, meditation or picture taking.
5. Our Lady of Monte Chapel
6. Carpe Diem
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Carpe Diem is an Art and Learning Centre that houses an Art Gallery, Cafe, Art Store and a Ceramic Studio in addition to organising and conducting classes and activities for all ages. From art classes,book readings and pottery to yoga, theatre and music, there is something for everyone. Our in-house garden cafe offers you a range of coffees and teas in addition to shakes, sandwiches, sweet and savoury waffles, wraps, pastries and more. Art exhibitions are held throughout the year, though the wet months usually are a quieter period for the same.
Reviewed By Nadya34 - Ottawa, Canada
I don't know whether I should be ashamed or proud of this fact, but I have literally been going to Carpe Diem every day for the past 10 days (and plan to keep going until my holidays finish!) Their menu has a lot of non-veg options but, even as a vegetarian (and therefore having substantially less options) I am still absolutely satisfied by their food--not to mention that they also have really good coffee and (non-alcoholic) coolers. Try the watermelon mint cooler, or their cappuccino (with a properly impressive milk foam!) the espresso gelato, the simple but delicious veggie wrap, or the veg momos, or the freshly baked chocolate brownie...heck, just try it all! Their prices are affordable and good care is put into their food quality and presentation. One thing to note: they do not have AC, but their tables are comfortably within reach of the fans and (as someone who has worked there even in the peak of the afternoon heat) it is well worth it! And, to top it all off, this place is way more than just a cafe. They have artisan crafts (pottery, jewelry, textiles, etc.) for sale, you can sign up for a class to learn a new art skill, and they have an entire art gallery on display--free to admire! They've adopted in a number of stray dogs, and have a jar for donations to go towards the animals' needs. Do yourself a favour and go check out, and support, all their amazing initiatives!
7. Saptakoteshwar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By JayramG3 - Goa, India
You have to travel deep-deep into an authentic Goa village to reach this place. Its surrounded by Cashew forest so plan your visit during the month of April-May. The environment here is fascinating and the temple has some history attached with it.
8. Safa Shahouri Masjid
9. Fernandes House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 66anandp
There is a lot to Goa other than the beaches, and during every trip to Goa, my partner, Aprajita, and I have sought to hit trails that're less trodden, or still 'invisible'. So, during the most recent trip - to detox what has been a difficult, terrible year via the pandemic - we decided to look at south Goa and thereby, choose to look at Chandor, with its heritage of pre-Portuguese era, and marked its origins in a way. The highlight of the trip was visiting two heritage houses, from the pre-Portuguese and Portuguese era, as family members in those houses walked us through their family histories, the architectural delights of their homes, the different heirlooms and artefacts, connecting us to the past and linking it to the present.
